2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z8 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Corvette | Z8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |