2007 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 44 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.
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 (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 458 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 129 L |