2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 12 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, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 715 kg more than 2012 BMW 123.
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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 123 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2660 mm |
