1986 BMW 730 vs. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 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 200 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 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 | 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
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 | 181 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |