1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630. 2006 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 BMW 630 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 630 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |