2008 BMW 523 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | Dino |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |