2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 11 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 733 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
