1969 Fiat Dino vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 40 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 451 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dino | Raider |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
