2005 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |