2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 154 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 696 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 906 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
