1975 BMW 316 vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 316 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 316 | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 57 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
