2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 544 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 330 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 63 L |
