1970 Volkswagen 411 vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Volkswagen 411 | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | 411 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
