1984 BMW M6 vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 27 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M6 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
