1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2010 BMW M6 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Aurelia | M6 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2781 mm |