1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pickster | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
