2007 BMW M6 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2590 mm |
