2005 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2005 BMW M6 and 2005 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M6 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW M6 (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M6 | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
