2005 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 36 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | Dino |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |