2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 320 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6160 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 424 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |