2009 BMW 120 vs. 1971 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 1971 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1971 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
