2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 371 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | M3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |
