1992 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 15 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 90 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 159 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | Dino |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |