1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 BMW Z1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1988 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 226 kg more than 1988 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z1 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
