2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 164 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 135 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 129 L |
