1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 31 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 1999 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Dino | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
