2008 BMW M6 vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 would be higher. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 850 more horse power than 2008 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 693 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | BMW | SSC |
| Model | M6 | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2667 mm |
