2008 BMW 120 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 739 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 120 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 129 L |
