2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 130 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 617 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 789 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |