1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 1998 BMW Z3 and 1998 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Z3 (240 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 935 kg more than 1998 BMW Z3.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Z3. (320 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Z3. 1998 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Z3 | 1998 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z3 | Express |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3440 mm |
