1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1999 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 609 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express. 1999 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1999 Chevrolet Express
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model Dinan Express
Year Released 1995 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2990 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 326 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 338 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 2334 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3440 mm


 

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