2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 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 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
