2007 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
