2004 BMW 120 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 120 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
