2008 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 318 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3890 mm |
