1994 BMW 740 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (270 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 740 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 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 | 1692 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |