2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tracker | 640 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2968 mm |
