2007 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Chevrolet APV
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet APV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet APV would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet APV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet APV. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet APV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet APV weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet APV. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet APV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1993 Chevrolet APV | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | APV |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
