2007 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,416 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 1970 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
