1988 BMW 524 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1988 BMW 524 and 1988 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 524 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |