2008 BMW 130 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 130 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |
