1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1967 Fiat Dino

To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 26 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 440 kg more than 1967 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Buick Roadmaster 1967 Fiat Dino
Make Buick Fiat
Model Roadmaster Dino
Year Released 1993 1967
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 2418 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5490 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2560 mm


 

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