1994 BMW 854 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 854 (490 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1975 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 854 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
