2007 BMW 550 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 550 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |