1995 BMW S3 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | S3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |