2005 BMW 535 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 39 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 3,428 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 285 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, 2005 BMW 535 (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 535 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
