1997 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1966 Fiat 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 850 | Dino |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |