2007 BMW 325 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 113 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
