1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 41 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 498 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 318 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
