1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 41 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Dino | 330 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
