1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 19 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 163 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 325 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
