1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 29 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 850 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Caprice | Dino |
Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |