1990 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |