1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 163 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z1 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
