2008 BMW 650 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 488 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 650 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |