1977 BMW 530 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | Dino |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |