1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 54 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 230 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |