1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 25 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2031 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
