2008 BMW 525 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 525 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 525 Corvette
Year Released 2008 1997
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 5666 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 345 HP
Torque 245 Nm 475 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.1:1
Top Speed 238 km/hour 277 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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