1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 123 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
