1971 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 350 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 157 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 1 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 435 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
