1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 335 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |