1998 BMW 845 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 845 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 845. (420 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 845 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 845 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |