2007 BMW 116 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 116 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
