2003 BMW Z4 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Dimensions Comparison

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2003 BMW Z4 (E85)Change Car
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2003 BMW Z4 and the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comes in at 4704 mm (185.20 in), giving it a 613 mm (24.13 in) (13.0 %) advantage over the 2003 BMW Z4 at 4091 mm (161.06 in). Looking at width, the 2003 BMW Z4 spans 1781 mm (70.12 in), which is 28 mm (1.10 in) (1.6 %) broader than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1753 mm (69.02 in). As for height, the 2003 BMW Z4 stands at 1299 mm (51.14 in), giving it an extra 80 mm (3.15 in) (6.2 %) compared to the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1219 mm (47.99 in).

Overall, the 2003 BMW Z4 is wider and taller than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, while the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is longer than the 2003 BMW Z4.

Length
4091 mm161.1 in
4704 mm185.2 in
Width
1781 mm70.1 in
1753 mm69.0 in
Height
1299 mm51.1 in
1219 mm48.0 in

2003 BMW Z4 Side View Left
4091 mm161.1 in πŸ”΄ -613 mm-24.1 in (-13.0%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Side View Left
4704 mm185.2 in 🟒 +613 mm+24.1 in (+15.0%)
2003 BMW Z4 Front View
1781 mm70.1 in 🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1753 mm69.0 in πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%)
2003 BMW Z4 Rear View
1299 mm51.1 in 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+6.6%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-6.2%)
2003 BMW Z4
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Coupe

Model Year:

2003
1978

Production:

2002-2006 Discontinued Model
1980-1982 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4091 mm161.1 in
πŸ”΄ -613 mm-24.1 in (-13.0%)
4704 mm185.2 in
🟒 +613 mm+24.1 in (+15.0%)

Width:

1781 mm70.1 in
🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
1753 mm69.0 in
πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1299 mm51.1 in
🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+6.6%)
1219 mm48.0 in
πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-6.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
109 mm4.3 in

Trunk Capacity:

240-300 liter8.5-10.6 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

260 liter9.2 cu ft
🟒 +22 liter+0.8 cu ft (+9.2%)
238 liter8.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -22 liter-0.8 cu ft (-8.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1325-1365 kg2921-3009 lbs
πŸ”΄ -271 kg-597 lbs (-17.0%) - πŸ”΄ -231 kg-509 lbs (-14.5%)
1596 kg3519 lbs
🟒 +231 kg+509 lbs (+16.9%) - 🟒 +271 kg+597 lbs (+20.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1550-1590 kg3417-3505 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
15-inch rims:
  • 8J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 225/70 R15 (W:225 | H:70 | D:15)

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