2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 730 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
