1981 BMW 745 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 745 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 745 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 745 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |