1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 925 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 700 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2130 mm |
