2006 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino.
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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | El Camino |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
