1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Dino | 131 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
