1972 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 40 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Dino | 530 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2968 mm |
