1959 BMW 600 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1959 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 600 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2650 mm |