1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735. 1996 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 735 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |
