2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 60 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 330 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |