1980 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 2013 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Chevette | M6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
