1970 Fiat Dino vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,416 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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, 1984 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat Dino | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Dino | 760 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2416 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |