1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 678 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 125 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
