2011 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 335 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 335 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 335 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |