1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1969 Fiat Dino and 1969 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dino | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
