1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 226 kg more than 1972 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
