2008 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 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 318 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730.
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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730. 2008 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 730 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 572 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 754 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |