2004 BMW 645 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2004 BMW 645 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 175 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 645. (450 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 645 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |