1994 BMW M5 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 681 kg more than 1969 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | Dino |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |