1955 BMW 501 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 BMW 501. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1955 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 501 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1969 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.
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1955 BMW 501 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | Dino |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |