2007 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 330 | Dino |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |