1975 BMW Coupe 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 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Coupe | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
