2009 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 49 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. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
