1977 AMC Matador vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 461 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Matador | Dino |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
