1986 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 730 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
