2004 BMW 120 vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 961 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 120 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
