1983 BMW M6 vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M6 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
