1996 BMW 840 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 16 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 948 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 840 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 136 L |
