2009 BMW 118 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
