2003 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Fiat 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
