1988 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91.9 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |