1993 BMW 840 vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1973 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 840 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
