2006 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
