1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 12 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 101 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 252 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 120 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| 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 | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 226 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 51 L |
