1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1987 BMW Z1 and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 268 kg more than 1987 BMW Z1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW Z1 | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Z1 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |