2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 735 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 85 L |
