1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 46 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 99 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 55 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 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 123 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 123 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |