2007 BMW 318 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1298 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 136 L |