1990 BMW 850 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 529 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1261 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 |
