1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Newport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 570 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Newport | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Newport | Dino |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2290 mm |
