2007 BMW 325 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 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 45 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
