2008 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 506 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
