1987 BMW M6 vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
