1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1971 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 4 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 411. 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1971 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dino | 411 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
