1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 48 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 318 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |