1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 148 kg more than 1966 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Dino |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
