1983 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
