2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (354 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 6100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
