1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2002 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Dino | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
