1992 BMW 525 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
