2003 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 3 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 56 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2003 BMW 318. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 2000 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 318 | Express |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3440 mm |
