2008 BMW 545 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 545 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 545 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 545 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
