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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 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. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 BMW 335. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 335 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
