2007 BMW 118 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2000 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 118 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3440 mm |
