1976 BMW 633 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 633 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
