2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 577 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW M3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | M3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |