1981 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 330 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
