1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
