2006 BMW M6 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 2006 BMW M6 (705 Nm) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 2006 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | M6 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |