1967 Fiat 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 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Fiat 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Dino | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 51 L |
