2001 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |