1995 BMW S3 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW S3 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 BMW S3. (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | S3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
