2006 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2006 BMW 745 and 2006 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 BMW 745.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 745 | Express |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |