1988 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 BMW 525 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 525 Corvette
Year Released 1988 1995
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2441 cc 5727 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 165 HP 0 HP
Torque 239 Nm 570 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 203 km/hour 320 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2450 mm


 

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