1978 BMW 725 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 725 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
