1996 BMW Z3 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1996 BMW Z3 and 1996 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 BMW Z3. (184 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 318 kg more than 1996 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW Z3. (275 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW Z3 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Z3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 437 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 117 L |