1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 23 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 30 kg more than 1991 Honda NSX.
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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 1991 Honda NSX | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Dino | NSX |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |