1994 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 118 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 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 | 1413 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
