1972 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 157 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
