2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 763 kg more than 2008 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 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 630 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
