1966 Checker Town vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Checker Town would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1966 Checker Town. 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.
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1966 Checker Town | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Checker | BMW |
Model | Town | M6 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3766 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2851 mm |