1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 BMW 545
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 545 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
