1966 BMW 2000 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 BMW 2000. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 388 kg more than 1966 BMW 2000. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 2000. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 2000 | 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2000 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
