2004 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2004 BMW M3 and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 BMW M3.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M3. (355 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M3 | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M3 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 129 L |
