1996 BMW 840 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 840 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |