1973 BMW 525 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 BMW 525. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 230 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 | 1380 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
