1990 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 44 L |
