2006 BMW M6 vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M6 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
