1972 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 484 kg more than 1972 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
