2009 BMW 650 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
