2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | MM Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
