1981 BMW 528 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 18 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 119 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 528 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
