1998 BMW 845 vs. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 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, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 845 | 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 845 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |