1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 2010 BMW 750 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. 2010 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 750 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
