1999 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318. 1999 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 BMW 318 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | Dino |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |