1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 BMW Dinan. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Dinan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dinan | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
