1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 730 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
