2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 BMW 523 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP) has 331 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523.
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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 BMW 523 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 523 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |