2004 BMW 318 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2004 BMW 318 and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 486 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |