2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 8 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, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 BMW 750.
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 BMW 750 (609 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Silverado | 750 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 609 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 82 L |