2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 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 (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 783 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 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 740 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 385 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |