2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | MM Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
