2004 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 320 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
