1993 BMW 840 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 127 kg more than 1993 BMW 840. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 840 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
