1969 Fiat Dino vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 44 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 644 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Chrysler |
| Model | Dino | 300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
