1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 271 kg more than 1977 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 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Valiant | Dino |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
