2008 BMW 735 vs. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 735 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 735 Corvette
Year Released 2008 1960
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 4637 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 227 HP
Torque 360 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.2 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 61 L


 

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