1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 520 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4958 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
