2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 630 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 BMW 630 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Silverado | 630 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |