1998 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 818 kg more than 1998 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 320 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
