2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (465 HP) has 263 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (705 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 123. (400 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 123 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
