2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 363 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 650 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
