1972 BMW 520 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 692 Nm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 324 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 | 1445 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |