2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
