2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 10 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW M3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | M3 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |