2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 5 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 216 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 25 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 320 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |