1992 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 301 kg more than 1992 BMW 530. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 530 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
