1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 224 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 120 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
