2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 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 (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | 328 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 638 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 818 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |