2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |