1992 BMW 332 vs. 1971 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1971 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 332 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
