2008 BMW 650 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 726 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 650 (490 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650 | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
