1999 BMW 845 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (270 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 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, both vehicles can yield 420 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 845 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 845 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |