2007 Audi S8 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 41 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 540 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.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
