2007 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2007 BMW 650 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 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
Because 2007 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 650 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 353 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |