2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2001 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z4 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
