1975 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 316 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |