1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 149 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Dino | 924 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
