1964 BMW 700 vs. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1964 BMW 700 and 1964 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 720 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 BMW 700 | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 700 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |