1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP) has 426 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1979 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corolla | M6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2781 mm |
