1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 134 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat Dino | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dino | SLK |
Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |