2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 249 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |
