1978 BMW M1 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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 M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M1 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
