1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 530 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2968 mm |