2005 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 1 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, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 129 L |
