1981 BMW 628 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1981 BMW 628 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 628 Camaro
Year Released 1981 1976
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 5736 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 0 HP
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2750 mm