1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 45 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 54 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 67 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |