1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 45 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | X3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
