2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 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 168 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 120 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 BMW 528 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 528 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |