1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 349 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1502 | Dino |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |