2009 BMW M6 vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan 240 C 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 391 more horse power than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan 240 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 20 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan 240 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | 240 C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
