2008 BMW 740 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2007 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 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 740 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |