2007 BMW M5 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 504 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1999 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M5 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3440 mm |
