1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 118 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
