1958 BMW 502 vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino
To start off, both 1958 BMW 502 and 1958 Ferrari Dino were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 BMW 502. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 502 weights approximately 606 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:
| 1958 BMW 502 | 1958 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 804 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
