1997 BMW M3 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1997 BMW M3 and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,757 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW M3 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1997 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.
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1997 BMW M3 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5757 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 384 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |