1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 320 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
