1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 305 kg more than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Because 1972 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat Dino | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Dino | Voyager |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |