2007 BMW 645 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 645 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 645 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |