1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 120 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
