1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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 (949 Nm) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 530 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |