1957 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 494 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2350 mm |
