1989 BMW 750 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 518 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 750 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 98 L |
