1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 39 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 177 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 BMW 118.
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 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Dino | 118 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
