2006 BMW 523 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 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 (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 523 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
