1978 BMW 725 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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 Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 725 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3645 mm |
