2006 BMW M6 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 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 205 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 928. (295 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 928.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 928. (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
