2007 BMW 523 vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1966 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | Dino |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |