1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 43 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 626 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ferrari Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | Venza |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
