2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 722 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Silverado | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |