1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 772 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
