2007 BMW 745 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 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 549 kg more than 2007 BMW 745.
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 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 745 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 745 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
