2006 BMW 535 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1969 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 535 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 535 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |