2009 BMW 650 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (327 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 674 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 650 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5702 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3378 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |