1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Fiat 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Dino | 260 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
