1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 118 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
