1987 BMW 750 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1992 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 750 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |