1996 BMW 840 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 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 (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 624 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 840 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
