2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 335 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 6199 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
