BMW 3.0 CSi (1971 – 1975) vs Chevrolet Camaro (1970 – 1981): specs compared
The Chevrolet Camaro is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 200 hp. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. The BMW 3.0 CSi is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,440 kg. At 5,019 mm, the Chevrolet Camaro is 361 mm longer than the BMW 3.0 CSi.
| Specification |
BMW
3.0 CSi
1971 – 1975
|
Chevrolet
Camaro
1970 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1975 | 1970 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 25 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 101 – 253 hp |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 237 – 468 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 10.7 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,775 – 5,019 mm |
| Width | 1,687 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,361 mm | 1,250 – 1,273 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg | 1,440 – 1,637 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.