1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 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, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Dino | 520 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2968 mm |
