2003 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 320 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
