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 425 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 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 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |