1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1974 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1974 Ferrari Dino and 1974 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 475 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 1974 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dino | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
