1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 281 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1997 Holden Commodore 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. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Dino | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
