1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
