1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1972 BMW Turbo and 1972 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 515 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
