1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 522 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1600 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
