2007 BMW 550 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (476 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 550 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5700 cc |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 476 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |