1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 BMW 2800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800. 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2800 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
