2006 BMW 645 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 645 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |