2012 BMW 116 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 BMW 116 and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1477 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 116 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4324 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 136 L |
