2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 9 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 854 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 320 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2730 mm |
