2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 545. (450 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 545 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
