1992 BMW 538 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, both 1992 BMW 538 and 1992 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 538. (400 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 538.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 538 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 538 Corvette
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 341 HP 0 HP
Torque 400 Nm 949 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1190 mm


 

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