2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 907 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (447 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | Express |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |