2000 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 696 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 316 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
