1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 Fiat Dino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 854 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Dino | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1950 mm |
