1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1999 BMW Z9 and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 130 kg more than 1999 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Z9 | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Z9 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5666 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 | 486 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2850 mm |