1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 118 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 125 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
