1983 BMW M6 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 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 133 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 530 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW M6 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M6 | Quantum |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |