2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 11 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 470 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 730 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
