1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1971 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dino | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 8032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3396 mm |
