2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Camaro and 2002 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
