2005 BMW 748 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 748. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 748 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (319 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 748 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2852 mm |
