2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 BMW 750. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 656 kg more than 2002 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 2011 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 750 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 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 | 1414 kg | 2070 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 |
