2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 335 | Express |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |