2007 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 585 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 118 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |