1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | Dino | 430 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
