2001 BMW 316 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 316. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 316 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 316 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |