1991 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 275 kg more than 1991 BMW 318.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |