2009 BMW 328 vs. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1961 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 328 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
