2006 BMW M6 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina 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 408 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina.
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 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
