1985 BMW 324 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 312 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 324 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 437 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 265 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 | 1260 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |