2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 BMW 740.
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, 2011 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Express | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Express | 740 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |