2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 12 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 85 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 (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
