1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
