1993 BMW 316 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 316 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |