1997 BMW 850 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (327 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 144 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Silverado |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 414 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5702 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3378 mm |