2001 BMW 745 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport
To start off, both 2001 BMW 745 and 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 BMW 745 (390 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 745 | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
