2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z3 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z3 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 98 L |
