1983 BMW M6 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW M6 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M6 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |