1994 BMW 750 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 936 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 1994 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvair has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 750 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 750 | Corvair |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
