2009 BMW 116 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 116 | 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 116 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
