1995 BMW 528 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 528 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
