1989 BMW 850 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |