1971 BMW 3 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |