2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 8,128 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 550 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3066 mm |
