2009 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5740 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 502 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |