2003 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2003 BMW 520 and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |