1996 BMW 332 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 137 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 332 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2852 mm |
