2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 38 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 99 more horse power than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | MM Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
