2006 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1971 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 118 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
