2001 BMW M vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 345 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |