2008 BMW 116 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 116 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |