1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 21 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. 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 84 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 136 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 (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |