1973 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 370 kg more than 1973 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
