2005 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 740 2010 Chevrolet Express
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 740 Express
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 4300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1895 kg 2220 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 2073 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.3 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 117 L


 

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