2005 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2005 BMW 745 and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 745 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
