1997 BMW 850 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |