2004 BMW 118 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
