1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 41 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 750. (697 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 750 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 750 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 455 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 697 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 | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |