1971 Fiat Dino vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 225 kg more than 1971 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Dino | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 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 | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |