1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 35 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, 2003 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster.
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, 2003 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Dino | Speedster |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 36 L |