1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Z9 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2400 mm |
