1972 BMW 520 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 79 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |