1978 BMW B7 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1995 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1995 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | B7 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1413 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |