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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 793 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1980 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 |