2007 BMW 335 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 335 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |