2006 BMW 760 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 341 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1970 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 760 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 760 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4310 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 |