1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Dino | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |