2006 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 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, 2006 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 51 L |