2007 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1210 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 120 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 117 L |
