1984 BMW M6 vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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1984 BMW M6 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | Dino |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.9 mm |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |