2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 130 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 129 L |
