1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 189 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 120 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
