1997 BMW 850 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |