2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 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 26 more horse power than 2012 BMW 550. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 550 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 426 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
