2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 335 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |
