1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 186 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 118 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 51 L |
