2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 8 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 (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 808 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
