1984 BMW 628 vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino

To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (283 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.

Compare all specifications:

1984 BMW 628 1974 Ferrari Dino
Make BMW Ferrari
Model 628 Dino
Year Released 1984 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2788 cc 2924 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 250 HP
Torque 240 Nm 283 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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