1996 BMW 520 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1996 BMW 520 and 1996 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 24 kg more than 1996 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 261 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 | 1496 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |