1988 BMW 520 vs. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |