1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1972 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Dino | 130 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
