1971 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 462 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2685 mm |
