1970 Austin 3 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino.
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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 3 | Dino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 57 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |