2000 BMW 323 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2000 BMW 323 and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (341 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 139 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 323 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 323 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 483 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |