2005 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 165 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | Dino |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 59.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |