2006 BMW M6 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 418 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2006 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona 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 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M6 | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |