1978 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | Dino |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |