2007 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (572 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (754 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 572 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 754 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
