2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 9 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, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (318 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 775 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 640 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2968 mm |
