1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 334 kg more than 1967 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Dino |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
