2005 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
