2006 BMW 523 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2006 BMW 523 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 523 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5965 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |