1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 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, 2009 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 2009 BMW 523 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Dino | 523 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |