2011 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 1 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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 535 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
