2007 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
