1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 19 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 BMW 650. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1993 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 650 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
