1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 411 kg more than 1969 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Dino | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
