1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 559 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 789 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 1600 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |