1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 31 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ferrari Dino 1995 Toyota Lexcen
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model Dino Lexcen
Year Released 1977 1995
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2925 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 295 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2740 mm


 

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