1992 BMW 850 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 522 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |