1979 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino (350 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628.
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. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 628 | 1978 Chevrolet El Camino | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 628 | El Camino |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2980 mm |
