2010 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 258 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Camaro | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |