1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW M1 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 214 kg more than 1979 BMW M1. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | M1 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 116 L |
