2006 BMW M3 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1971 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 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |
