1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 335 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
