1977 BMW 728 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.

Compare all specifications:

1977 BMW 728 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 728 Corvette
Year Released 1977 1963
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 5353 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 170 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 76 L


 

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