1971 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 24 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 3 | Dino |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |