2007 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 475 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2001 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Astro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
