2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 427 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Camaro | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 426 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |