1986 BMW M6 vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 Fiat 2300. 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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M6 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
