1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Ferrari Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 2012 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Ferrari Dino | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | Dino | XC60 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2924 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 283 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |