1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 60 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |