1972 Fiat Dino vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 41 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 737 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.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat Dino | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Dino | Touareg |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2893 mm |