1992 BMW 540 vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 540 | Dino |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |