1997 BMW S3 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1997 BMW S3 and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 BMW S3.
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 S3 (330 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW S3 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | S3 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
