2007 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650. 2007 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
