1972 Fiat Dino vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat Dino | 2007 BMW 318 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Dino | 318 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 90 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 | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |