2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 260 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 122 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
