1996 BMW 540 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (238 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 540 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |