2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 8 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 305 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 (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 335 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
