2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 6 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, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 750 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
