1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 120 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
