1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1970 Buick Centurion 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 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 670 kg more than 1967 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Centurion | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Centurion | Dino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2560 mm |