2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 418 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | STS | Dino |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
