2002 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |