1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pickster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
