1959 BMW 600 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 920 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 600 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2690 mm |