1982 BMW 628 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 50 kg more than 1982 BMW 628.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 628 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |