2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 10 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, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 BMW M3.
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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | M3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2761 mm |
