1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 30 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Jensen CV-8.
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, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | Dino | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |
