2007 BMW 330 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
