1956 BMW 503 vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino

To start off, 1958 Ferrari Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1958 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.

Compare all specifications:

1956 BMW 503 1958 Ferrari Dino
Make BMW Ferrari
Model 503 Dino
Year Released 1956 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3168 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 138 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 9000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 71 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.3:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 804 kg
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L


 

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