2008 BMW M6 vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Because 2002 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion. 2002 Toyota Allion has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Allion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
