1995 BMW 528 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 392 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 528 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 692 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |