2005 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
