1988 BMW 730 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 20 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 165 more horse power than 1988 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1600 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |