2009 BMW 120 vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1977 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | Dino |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 74 L |