2006 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 605 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
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, 2006 BMW 330 (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
