2007 BMW 116 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 252 kg more than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 116 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |