2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 BMW 316
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 415 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 BMW 316 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 316 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |