1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 38 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 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 592 kg more than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Dino | Element |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
