2006 BMW 760 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1960 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona. 2006 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 760 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
