2004 BMW 545 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2004 BMW 545 and 2004 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 602 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 545 (450 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 545 | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
