1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW M3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | M3 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |