1973 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 560 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
