1972 AMC Matador vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 84 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Matador | Dino |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
