1999 BMW 740 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1976 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
