2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z4 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
