2008 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1967 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, 2008 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2418 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
