1970 Fiat Dino vs. 1970 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, both 1970 Fiat Dino and 1970 Matra-Simca M530 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,416 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 465 kg more than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1970 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Matra-Simca M530.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat Dino | 1970 Matra-Simca M530 | |
Make | Fiat | Matra-Simca |
Model | Dino | M530 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2416 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |