2005 BMW 320 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 320 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 320 Corvette
Year Released 2005 1997
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Torque 200 Nm 692 Nm
Top Speed 215 km/hour 324 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 1188 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2660 mm