1986 BMW M6 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 7 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 635 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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M6 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M6 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 335 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |