2008 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, both 2008 BMW 650 and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2008 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650 | Aveo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
