1969 Fiat Dino vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 35 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 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 264 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat Dino | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Dino | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1840 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 | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |