1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 12 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Dino | 930 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |