1995 BMW 840 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 840 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |