2006 BMW M6 vs. 1968 Fiat 125
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 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 410 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125.
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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1968 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M6 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
