1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 147 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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Dino | Accord |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |