1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 855 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 318 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2730 mm |
