2009 BMW 325 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
