1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 Fiat 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, 2010 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 128 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 128 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Dino | 128 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2659 mm |
