2008 BMW 650 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 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 (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650.
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 (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
