2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 714 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alpina | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 129 L |
