1990 BMW 316 vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1958 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.
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1990 BMW 316 | 1958 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | Dino |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 804 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |