2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
