1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 BMW Z1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1988 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 210 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 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 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z1 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
