2008 BMW M6 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | M6 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
