2009 BMW 125 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 222 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 125 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |