1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 317 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 5.8 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
