1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 57 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | Dino |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
