2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z9 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 398 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
