1982 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 16 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 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 380 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | Dino |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |