2009 BMW 650 vs. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 650 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2470 mm |