2006 BMW 323 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 49 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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 (393 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 323 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4638 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
