2008 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.9 mm |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |