2006 BMW M6 vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
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 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
