2009 BMW 630 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 630 | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 630 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
