1969 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1468 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Dino | Defender |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
