1998 BMW M vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 BMW M 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 50 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW M. (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
