1960 BMW 700 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 398 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
