2007 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2010 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 2007 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M5 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
