1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 512 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 805 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1800 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1800 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
