2009 BMW 125 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 125 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 692 Nm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 324 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 | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |