2010 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2010 BMW X5 and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 959 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X5. (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X5. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X5 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X5 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
