2009 BMW M6 vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia 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 443 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M6 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2200 mm |
