2009 BMW 120 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 52 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 120 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |
