1998 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 41 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 74 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 (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |