2009 BMW 630 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 630 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |