1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1962 BMW 1800 and 1962 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 427 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 1800 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 5361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |