2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 BMW Z3
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z3. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z3. (180 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Corvette | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7000 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 180 Nm |
| 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 | 1440 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
