1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 41 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 555 kg more than 1968 Fiat Dino. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot, 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Dino | Pilot |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 79 L |