2008 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 42 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 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 568 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 57 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
