1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | X3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
