1985 BMW 628 vs. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 628 | 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 628 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
