2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, 2005 BMW 645 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 651 kg more than 2005 BMW 645.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 645 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
