1990 BMW M3 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 96 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW M3 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |