1989 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (180 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 730 | Dino |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |