2004 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 730 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 70 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 241 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 730 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 225 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 129 L |
