2009 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,798 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 2009 BMW 550 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. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 550 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 1660 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
