1972 BMW 3 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3003 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
