1975 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 BMW 520.
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 (570 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |