1973 BMW 3 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
