1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 BMW 730 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 730 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 280 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |