1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 608 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |