2009 BMW M6 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M6 | Islero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3928 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
