1996 BMW 735 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 369 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 735 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
