1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | 530 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
