1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 505 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 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 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | Dino |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |