2007 BMW 523 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 523 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
