1973 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 383 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
