1981 BMW 725 vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
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.
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1981 BMW 725 | 1958 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | Dino |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2230 mm |