1990 BMW 850 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW 850 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 72 L |