2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1229 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 120 | Express |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 117 L |