1971 BMW 3 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 262 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 | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |