2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 523 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2840 mm |
