1981 BMW 518 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 BMW 518.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 518. (140 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 518 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |