1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Camaro | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 467 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1919 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |