1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 13 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 525. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 525 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
