1984 BMW M6 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | M6 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |