1990 BMW 850 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |