1960 BMW 700 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 915 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
