2008 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 550 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |