1974 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
