2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 and 2007 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 137 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 343 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Z4 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |