1984 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1984 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
