1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 328 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
