1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2000 Toyota Opa
To start off, 2000 Toyota Opa is newer by 32 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Opa. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Opa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Toyota Opa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Opa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Opa. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Opa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 2000 Toyota Opa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | Opa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
