1994 BMW 518 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 518 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (572 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (754 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 518 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 572 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 754 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2852 mm |
