1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 328 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
