1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 BMW 120

To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 43 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. Both 1967 Fiat Dino and 2010 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 Fiat 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Fiat Dino 2010 BMW 120
Make Fiat BMW
Model Dino 120
Year Released 1967 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 57 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 12.0:1
Top Speed 204 km/hour 200 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 53 L


 

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