2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
