1975 BMW 315 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 124 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 315 | Corvair |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
