1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 195 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 120 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
