1979 BMW 732 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 13 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Fiat 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 732 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
