1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Dinan | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 976 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 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 | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |