1994 BMW M5 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (401 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M5 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 692 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 324 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |