1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 11 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 152 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 101 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Vanette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2080 mm |