2010 BMW 125 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 125 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 125 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2010 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5733 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 | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |