2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 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 318 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 712 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
