2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 339 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
