1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 241 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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Dino | 130 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
