1987 BMW 324 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 203 kg more than 1987 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 324 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
