2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 Trans Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
