1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1968 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1968 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | SZ | Dino |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
