2001 BMW 735 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 735 would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP) has 232 more horse power than 2001 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 857 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735. 2001 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 BMW 735 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 735 Corvette
Year Released 2001 2006
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 6996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 500 HP
Torque 360 Nm 644 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 104.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.2 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 321 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1078 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 68 L


 

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