1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 591 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| 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 | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
