1962 BMW 700 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1962 BMW 700 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 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 810 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2470 mm |
