2006 BMW M6 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 440 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

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 M6 (705 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2006 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW M6 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make BMW Toyota
Model M6 Corolla
Year Released 2006 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 507 HP 67 HP
Torque 705 Nm 88 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1380 mm


 

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