1975 BMW 315 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 802 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 315 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2852 mm |
