2010 BMW 128 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2010 BMW 128 and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 128 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 128 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 98 L |