2007 BMW M6 vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra

To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 797 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW M6 1990 Lancia Dedra
Make BMW Lancia
Model M6 Dedra
Year Released 2007 1990
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 1756 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.2 mm 79.2 mm
Top Speed 249 km/hour 188 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1143 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.5 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.8 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 17 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 63 L