2009 BMW 323 vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2009 BMW 323 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 323.
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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 323 | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 323 | Dino |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
