2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 605 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 (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |