2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2001 BMW Z8.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Z8 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Z8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4939 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 | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |
