2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (476 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
