2006 BMW 550 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
