1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630. 2009 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 630 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |