1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 836 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 2000 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3.3 | Express |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3440 mm |
