2007 BMW 118 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 325 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
