1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 379 kg more than 2012 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 5.8 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 574 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2685 mm |