2009 BMW M6 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny 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 456 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2290 mm |
