1974 BMW 518 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 BMW 518. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 518 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 481 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |