1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 142 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | Dino |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
