1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 330 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 (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 335 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |