1957 BMW 600 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 920 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 600 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 5361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2470 mm |