1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 650 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2855 mm |
