1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 414 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 740 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3210 mm |
