1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1968 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z9 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2500 mm |
