2006 BMW M3 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1964 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 M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |