1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 2 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 2800 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 481 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |