2009 BMW 750 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 750. (491 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 750 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 750 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |