1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 120 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |