1984 BMW 628 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 946 kg more than 1984 BMW 628. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628. 2011 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 BMW 628 | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 628 | Express |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |