1990 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 13 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 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 525 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | Dino |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |