1998 BMW V12 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. (678 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW V12 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | V12 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 909 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |