1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1968 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 416 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1968 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Turbo | Dino |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
