2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z9 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2470 mm |
