2007 BMW 328 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 328 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
