2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 8 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 561 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 335 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 57 L |
