2009 BMW 118 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 118 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 117 L |