1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 741 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Dinan | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
