1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 249 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Dinan | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 475 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |