1987 BMW 324 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 142 kg more than 1987 BMW 324. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 324 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
