2006 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5665 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
